WELDING INDUSTRIES MC101-0 Owner's Manual

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WELDING INDUSTRIES OF AUSTRALIA

A DIVISION OF WELDING INDUSTRIES LTD

ABN 18 004 547 111

Head Office and International Sales

5 Allan Street, Melrose Park

*South Australia, 5039

Telephone (08) 8276 6494

Facsimile (08) 8276 6327

www.weldingindustries.com.au

info@weldingindustries.com.au

OWNERS MANUAL

INDURO 165

MODEL MC101-0

05/2002

QUALITY WELDING PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS AND SERVICE

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Page 1 WELDING INDUSTRIES OF AUSTRALIA A DIVISION OF WELDING INDUSTRIES LTD ABN 18 004 547 111 Head Office and International Sales 5 Allan Street, Melrose Park *South Australia, 5039 Telephone (08) 8276 6494 Facsimile (08) 8276 6327 www.weldingindustries.com.au info@weldingindustries.com.au OWNERS MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL The information contained in this manual is set out to enable you to properly maintain your new equipment and ensure that you obtain maximum operating effic iency. Please ensure that this information is kept in a safe place for ready reference when required at any future time.
Page 3: Introduction
INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION MMAW Manual Metal Arc Welding is a process where an arc is struck between a flux-coated consumables electrode and the work piece. The arc and the weld pool are both shielded by gases generated by the flux coating of the electrode. The Induro 165 has been designed to be used with 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.2mm diameter electrodes.
Page 4: Receiving
Page 4 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL 2. RECEIVING Check the equipment received against the shipping invoice to make sure the shipment is complete and undamaged. If any damage has occurred in transit, please immediately notify your supplier. The INDURO 165 package contains: §...
Page 5: Power Source Controls
INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL Page 5 4. POWER SOURCE CONTROLS FIGURE 1. POWER SOURCE CONTROLS i. CURRENT CONTROL This control sets the output current level of the power source within the range 5 - 165 Amps. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the output current. ii.
Page 6: Operation
Page 6 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL 5. OPERATION SAFE MODE The Induro 165 incorporates a Voltage Reduction Device. This device is designed to improve operator safety by reducing the voltage across the welding leads to a safe level whenever the machine is not welding. There are two safe modes: •...
Page 7: Mmaw Welding
INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL Page 7 7. MMAW WELDING A. CONNECTION FOR MMAW WELDING It is important to select the electrode polarity in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations for that electrode. Most common electrodes are operated with the electrode at positive polarity, as illustrated in Figure 2. FIGURE 2.
Page 8: Striking The Arc
Page 8 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL B. MMAW OPERATION Be certain that you are wearing suitable protective clothing, gloves etc. and that you are working in a non-hazardous area. If necessary, refer again to the SAFE PRACTICES section of this manual. Connect the Work Clamp to the work piece.
Page 9: Gtaw Welding
INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL Page 9 8. GTAW WELDING A. CONNECTION FOR GTAW WELDING For GTAW, the torch is connected electrode negative. Figure 3 illustrates the correct connection of the welding torch and gas supply. Welding grade Argon is the shielding gas most commonly used for DC GTAW welding.
Page 10 Page 10 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL B. GTAW OPERATION Connect the Work Clamp to the work piece. Turn on the power switch located on the rear panel. Wait approx 5 seconds as the unit goes through its initiation sequence. Press the Weld Mode button until the TIG Mode LED is lit. The Induro 165 keeps the last mode used in memory, so this step is only necessary when using a different mode to that used last.
Page 11: General Maintenance
INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL Page 11 9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Before removing the machine cover, ENSURE that the unit is disconnected from the mains power supply. When the unit is energised LETHAL VOLTAGES are present on the electrical components enclosed. The Induro 165 turns the cooling fan off when it is not required to reduce dust intake.
Page 12 Page 12 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL FIGURE5. INDURO 165 PARTS DIAGRAM...
Page 13: Parts List
INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL Page 13 10. PARTS LISTS Item #..Qty ..Part #....Description 1 ....1 ... MC100-48 .... Upper Case 2 ....1 ... MC101-55 .... Sticker Set for Upper Case (not illustrated, contains all labels and decal) 3 ....1 ... MC100-47 .... Lower Case 4 ....1 ...
Page 14: Service Information
Page 14 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL 11. SERVICE INFORMATION NOTE that the following information is intended for use by Qualified Service Personnel. When the unit is energised LETHAL VOLTAGES are present on the electrical and electronic components. It is not intended that persons without sui table training and knowledge attempt to perform service tasks on the components of this welder.
Page 15 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL Page 15 FIGURE 6. INDURO 165 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
Page 16: Safe Practices
Page 16 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL 12. SAFE PRACTICES These notes are provided in the interests of improving operator safety. They should be considered only as a basic guide to Safe Working Habits. A full list of Standards pertaining to industry is available from the Standards Association of Australia, also various State Electricity Authorities, Departments of Labour and Industry or Mines Department and other Local Health or Safety Inspection Authorities may have additional requirements.
Page 17 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL Page 17 TOXIC FUME PREVENTION. Adequate ventilation with air is essential. Severe discomfort, illness or death can result from fumes, vapours, heat, or oxygen depletion that welding or cutting may produce. NEVER ventilate with oxygen. Lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury, and beryllium bearing and similar materials when welded or cut may produce harmful concentrations of toxic fumes.
Page 18 Page 18 INDURO 165 OWNERS MANUAL A person acting as Fire Watcher must be standing by with suitable fire extinguishing equipment during and for some time after welding or cutting if; § Combustibles (including building construction) are within 10 metres. §...